Re: Henry's 55 Constellation
Posted by HH56 On 2008/10/25 17:50:46
Really looks good. I think the part you're asking about is a seal to keep dirt out, lube in the needle bearings. Group 15.9975 in the pict. IIRC, I think it is square cut, not round O type but same principle. Once you get some weight back on things, those will be very easy to change.
As to front end, I don't think anyone but Kanter sells the whole kit. Individual pieces are available. Lower control arm bushings are available from Dwight Heinmuller. See his post starting here:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=14499#forumpost14499
He also has uppers, there is a TRW cross listed in the Parts XRef and also the Ford D3AZ-3068-A will work, so those shouldn't be too hard. Other vendors will have the pieces also.
Since you have the motor off the suspension compensator it reminded me, did you ever find what was allowing all the play in the motor armature? Now would be a good time to turn or push the worm screw by whatever means in both directions and see if there is any play at all. There should not be any more than minimal backlash so if the gear can "screw" in or out to account for the 1/4 inch play you had it needs to be fixed.
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As to front end, I don't think anyone but Kanter sells the whole kit. Individual pieces are available. Lower control arm bushings are available from Dwight Heinmuller. See his post starting here:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=14499#forumpost14499
He also has uppers, there is a TRW cross listed in the Parts XRef and also the Ford D3AZ-3068-A will work, so those shouldn't be too hard. Other vendors will have the pieces also.
Since you have the motor off the suspension compensator it reminded me, did you ever find what was allowing all the play in the motor armature? Now would be a good time to turn or push the worm screw by whatever means in both directions and see if there is any play at all. There should not be any more than minimal backlash so if the gear can "screw" in or out to account for the 1/4 inch play you had it needs to be fixed.
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